Busboys and Poets, Baltimore - American restaurant in Baltimore - 3224 St Paul St, USA

This was my first time at this establishment. I've been told this fish is good so I ordered the fried catfish with greens and grits. I don't eat cheese so they gave me grits without cheese flavored with Crab meat (I think). Everything had a good taste and the good came out hot. Someone else in my party ordered the fried chicken and said it was very good. It looked good and I'd try it the next time. The staff were friendly and professional.

Perfect place for lunch. It can get bit loud, but it’s because everyone enjoys it here. We really liked ordering through the app. QR codes are on the tables. You get text updates when the food is coming and you can pay anytime through the app as well. Also you can purchase books through the app, quite a good selection, and displayed art is curated to perfection. Now about the food. Shrimp and grits were bit spicy, but not overly. They had a nice kick. French toast was fresh. Overall it’s a great place. I just wish the crab cakes were available the day we came in.

Fun menu, on the pricier side. I like that they have fresh takes on the old standards as well as straight up adventurous options. Do I think the food is out of this world? No. But I like the amount of options with goat cheese 😂 and I like how many options they have for international dishes, vegan/veg, gluten free. Great place to go on the company card 😉

I have dined in and placed to-go at Busboys. In house, my server Saint was pleasant & took care of my order. He was well mannered, genuine, and kind. The service was slow, but there was no rush for me to be served. If there would have been, it would have been a concern. The nachos were my favorite and amazing! In ordering vegan foods, you find that at times, seasoning is lack luster, but the flavors were great. I was truly amazed by the vegan cheese. I’d get this dish again and again. My partner enjoyed the chicken sandwich as well. The fries are a no. On my to-go occasion, my order wasn’t marked as ready, so it was slightly cold. The dish itself was good, however there could have been more sauce since it was a pasta dish. I’d definitely try it again on another occasion as the flavors were there. Presentation and size were nice as well. Overall, I’d keep Busboys in my rotation, especially for cultural reasons. If you get the opportunity, stop by the shop as they have an amazing book selection!

I decided to take the star away from service and not food because it was for the preparation of the Bloody Mary I received. It tasted fine (my Bloody Mary experience being somewhat limited), but it has only a straw sticking out of it, and was without the most basic celery stick or lemon wedge. The Mediterranean Lamb burger was very nice and enjoyed by both parties who ordered. Or servers were pleasant and responsive. Oh yeah, although they were good, the sweet potatoe fries were not very warm. Overall, a very good experience

The atmosphere was decent and so was the food. Nothing spectacular but more so a cool hang out spot to chill with friends. Overall a good experience.

The chicken here is halal. I tried the chicken fried sandwich. The sandwich was okay, a bit pricey in my opinion for $16. The chicken had a crunch to it but overall the sandwich lacked flavor, it was dry. The bun was toasted which was good. Overall, the sandwich needs more sauce to it give it some flavor.

This was an unexpectedly amazing experience. Great atmosphere sitting outside. Amazing service and the food was straight fire! Highly recommend the fried catfish with grits and collard’s. Mimosas were great too. One of the better Busboy locations I’ve frequented.